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B3 BDH

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,623 mi
Last recorded123,623 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BDH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2016 123,623 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisey

All coil springs corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Chassis has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 122,377 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 122,367 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 120,775 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 120,775 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 119,015 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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B3 BDH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 BDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 BDH registered?

B3 BDH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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